UK signs trade deal with India
UK Secures Landmark Trade Deal with India, Opening Doors for British Lamb Exports
UNITED KINGDOM – June 7, 2025 – The United Kingdom has officially signed a significant trade agreement with India, a move expected to provide a substantial boost to various sectors, particularly British lamb exports. The deal, announced by the Department for Business and Trade, will see India dramatically reduce its tariffs on a wide range of goods.
The agreement covers 90% of all tariff lines, with an impressive 85% set to become entirely tariff-free within the next decade. This reduction in trade barriers is poised to unlock considerable opportunities for UK producers.
British lamb has been identified as a key agricultural product set to benefit significantly from this new accord. Tony Goodger, Head of Communications for the Association of Independent Meat Suppliers (AIMS), hailed the tariff reductions on lamb exports to India as a “major win.” He anticipates robust demand for premium British lamb products, specifically mentioning celebrated geographical indications like Welsh PGI Lamb and Scotch PGI Lamb. The agreement also creates avenues for high-quality assured Halal lamb to serve India’s substantial Muslim population.
AIMS is actively seeking further clarification from the Department for Business and Trade regarding the future tariff status of UK pork and pet food exports to India, as these categories were not explicitly detailed in the initial announcements. The trade deal marks a pivotal moment for UK-India economic relations, aiming to foster greater trade and investment between the two nations.
Source: Gov.uk
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